We had a PUR faucet filter before buying the Zero pitcher and we do the same thing as you noted, last us this way about 3 months.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Right on! 🤙
@jerimow8400
4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I reuse my 5 gallon containers several times before trading them off for cleaned, sealed ones. At the grocery store, I refill the 5 gallon containers; run that water through a Britta filter; then run that water through a “clearly filtered” filter. If there’s any thing left after that, I guess I’ll be drinking it! Thanks so much for your wonderful channel! ❤
@waterfilterguru
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Typically the water for those jugs is filtered with a reverse osmosis system, which is much more thorough than gravity fed pitchers like Brita and Clearly Filtered. It might honestly be overkill and the pitchers might not be doing anything at all.
@chefgav1
4 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguruThis won’t work with the zero because brita does not remove TDS much at all. Pre filter will work with other systems that don’t remove much TDS like say epic etc
@waterfilterguru
4 ай бұрын
@@chefgav1 Doesn't matter if Brita doesn't reduce TDS - that's not the point. The Brita filter will reduce some of the uncharged contaminants that do not contribute to a TDS reading, such as some organic chemicals, VOCs, pharmaceuticals and PFAs just to name a few. TDS is not the be all end all water quality parameter. In fact, a TDS reading alone cannot tell you if water is actually healthy or not. You might find this video informative kzitem.info/news/bejne/2n6syo2NkZuHrX4
@ShipwreckCoves
11 күн бұрын
Our tap water is 900 ppm, we use a large 4 stage under sink RO, to get the water down to around 350-400 ppm, then we filter that with Brita filters, which gets it down to around 300, then we put it into the zero, which gets it down to zero, for about 3 weeks max, sometimes only 2 weeks. I just bought a Berkey and installed it today, it certainly doesn't lower the ppm.
@waterfilterguru
11 күн бұрын
Odd that the RO is only providing ~40% rejection rate of TDS. This indicates there could be an issue with the unit. When was the last time it was serviced and the membrane changed? What is the water hardness? Is it being treated with a water softener? If not, I'd hazard a guess the scale has built up in the RO unit making it inefficient, and will eventually cause failure. A properly functioning RO should provide 90%+ rejection of TDS. You shouldn't need additional treatment / filtration after a point of use RO.
@Krakology
4 ай бұрын
if i have to filter my water before my filter, maybe i need a different filter to begin with
@waterfilterguru
4 ай бұрын
Hence why multistage water filter systems exist, however these aren't always an option for all folks and situations
@milovacc1195
Ай бұрын
it does not work . the water ends up with a fishy aftertaste, no matter what, even prefiltering with a new Brita. 5 weeks is what it lasts .
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
What's the TDS of the unfiltered water?
@DGander007
9 сағат бұрын
Filters encourage bacteria. It’s one of the functions in aquarium filters that are very similar to picture filters. Do you keep the filter in the fridge or on the counter ?
@Jrekt
3 ай бұрын
Using the two zero water filter method, bought another zero jug since it's almost a much as the filter lol
@waterfilterguru
3 ай бұрын
Let me know how it goes!
@emilja.4205
14 сағат бұрын
I did my own little experiment because I was seeing white whispy little strands things floating in my Zero water picture filtering after a couple months. I think it's biofilm. I poured Hydrogen Peroxide through it and the filter was getting warm (definitely a chemical reaction hopefully killing the biofilm inside the filter). I had to use an empty soap dish bottle to help suck it through the bottom pinhole of the filter because it wasn't flowing freely. Did it multiple times. IDK if I'm brave enough to reuse it after filtering water through it again LoL Otherwise I'll just pop the top off the filter, pour out the old contents, wash and refill it with KDF85 and some activated charcoal to save some money.
@emilja.4205
14 сағат бұрын
Sorry, I'll refill with KDF55 not 85
@waterfilterguru
3 сағат бұрын
Very interesting, what % hydrogen peroxide did you use? The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is exothermic (the heat you noticed)
@emilja.4205
3 сағат бұрын
@waterfilterguru Over the counter 3% that you can buy anywhere. Just did it out of curiosity. I popped the top off the filter because it wasn't filtering like regular water. After a few times, more biofilm came loose and the inside material smelled fishy. Gross. Definitely not reusing it, just refill with new filtering material. I like Zero Water but the filters are expensive. Maybe I'll experiment with a UV light to kill any biofilm buildup? Idk Great channel you have. Keep up the good work.
@dankshadows
3 ай бұрын
I've had my ZeroWater pitcher since Feb 2024. I had not been testing the water until it started tasting differently, it's May 2024 currently, so around the 3+ month mark. The filtered water now has the same reading as water from the tap, so I don't think your idea of using the old Zero filter as a pre-filter would do anything at all. I'm shocked that it is completely spent in this short period of time. I will be testing more often.
@waterfilterguru
3 ай бұрын
Yep, ZeroWater have one of the lowest capacity and highest filter replacement costs of all the pitchers I've tested. I'd still reccomend trying the pre-filtering trick to see if it will extend the lifespan at all. Let me know how it goes
@dankshadows
Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru so far, the new replacement filter is staying at 000 nearing the 2 month mark.
@Moosers5000
4 ай бұрын
I change my zero filter when it goes from 000 to 001 because, oddly enough, I notice a slightly foul taste. I have hard water in the Midwest and this results in a new zero filter every 18 days without prefiltering. It’s expensive, but the ease of thorough cleaning and filter changes compared to my old Berkey system makes it worth it. I used to DREAD cleaning my Berkey thoroughly. I generally like the idea of reusing spent zero filters, but would be concerned that once the spent filter goes “fishy” the newer filter might not handle that well? Was this particular problem tested for this video? I’ve read that once the fishy smell kicks in, no amount of washing will help. Is this true?
@waterfilterguru
4 ай бұрын
Hey thanks for your comment. The "fishy" smell indicates the ion exchange resin in the ZW filter has been depleted. While not tested in this video specifically, we can assume that once that starts to happen it wouldn't be too effective as a prefilter. You might want to consider the first suggestion of prefiltering with a cheaper pitcher like Brita or PUR
@1984Captive
25 күн бұрын
I do this with my AquaPure ceramic filter.
@waterfilterguru
25 күн бұрын
Nice! 👌
@Smiler7
3 ай бұрын
Which is the best pre-filter for chloroform??
@waterfilterguru
3 ай бұрын
The PUR faucet mount filter is certified for chloroform reduction, filters water on demand, and is pretty cheap geni.us/EYcAuqo
@jonathanoneill8655
4 ай бұрын
Hey I just found your channel. Do you have a definitive or “good enough” water filter you can recommend
@waterfilterguru
4 ай бұрын
It depends. There is no 'one size fits all' solution. It all depends on what contaminants are in the source water being filtered. What is the application? What type of water are you trying to filter? Have you had it tested? Do you know what contaminants you are dealing with? What type of system (POU vs POE) are you looking for?
@Ziegfried82
3 ай бұрын
Filter the water for my filter...I like it. Gonna try this.
@waterfilterguru
3 ай бұрын
Let me know how it goes!
@Metalgal80
4 ай бұрын
Good tips! Thanks for sharing! I have a product recommendation for a future video... Have you ever heard of Filterbaby? It's a bathroom sink water filter made for the skin (removes microplastics, chlorine and heavy metals)! I think it's a great idea because why have filtered water only for showers and kitchen sinks?! I am looking into getting one for my bathroom sink. I don't really hear many people talking about it and would be a good product to run a lab test for transparency! :)
@waterfilterguru
4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the suggestion, I'll add this Filterbaby to our list to look into!
@bluemoyie8618
3 ай бұрын
MICROPLASTICS have been found in human BREAST MILK, human tissue, notably, HUMAN TESTICLES. If you have a filter that really removes it, good on you. An enormous amount of bottled water contains microplastics. It's been found in FISH, and no wonder, it's plentiful in the oceans, lakes, and rivers.
@lassigirl1
16 күн бұрын
I am only thinking of buying this for my pets as it came highly recommended as one of the best taking out impurities, but worried from what I am reading that the filters won’t last to long. It seems my zip code in Florida shows It will need to be changed more frequently. Do you know what the average is for filters per year by any chance? Deciding what works best for me. Zero water or buying the gallons of water from the supermarket 🤪
@waterfilterguru
15 күн бұрын
Filter lifespan is completely dependent on the quality of the water being filtered. The more contaminated, the shorter the lifespan, and vis versa. ZeroWater is by far the most expensive to maintain in terms of filter replacement cost, of all the water filters we've tested. I'd recommend considering a countertop RO system instead, like the Aquatru geni.us/chlQv5o
@theresistance1111
3 ай бұрын
My zero filter has lasted for months now,but that button on the push button pour popped off and wouldn't stay on without glue.the pitcher had only been used for a few months and that button not used even once.
@waterfilterguru
3 ай бұрын
Did you reach out to ZeroWater about this? www.zerowater.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions#warranty
@theresistance1111
3 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru I have not thanks for the link
@mcdk72
3 ай бұрын
Clean the resin your self add some fresh carbon on top of it. It takes time but is satisfying.
@waterfilterguru
3 ай бұрын
Out of curiosity, what resin cleaner are you using to do this?
@mcdk72
3 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru I'm not using a cleaner. I use asid to clean, salt to separate. Naoh to charge the low mass resin and hcl to charge the other part. 10% solitions. There are proberbly better methods. I clean in tap water. I do not waist clean water cleaning. My recharged filters go 0 ppm right away. The duration is shorter as for now. The process takes time to refine. People are so happy about their alkaline high ppm tap water, but no concern of substance. Ad hcl to used resin and se what happens. It's bubbling for several minute's. Yes.. humans are filters if not drinking clean/0ppm/rain water as birds and other animals. We need organic bound minerals from food's. Not dirty water from way down. When you find out ppm and ph of rain water.... one really realize how stupid we are, believing earth water as anything good. It's pollution of the body. The bottled water in stores here are 85ppm and above. Rain 0, a puddle about 50, running water about 120, a lake about the same. Deep earth water here about 200 plus the dirt from plumbing. 215-250. Thats a great amount of solids for the liver and testis to proces every day.
@jasonobi
4 ай бұрын
Pre-filter my filtered water................ *rage*
@waterfilterguru
4 ай бұрын
Just trying to help folks out here, by no means do you have to take the advice 😁
@itsyagirlindica3505
2 ай бұрын
Have you tested the WINGSOL water filter faucet attachment?
@waterfilterguru
2 ай бұрын
I have not, never heard of it
@joebriggs8422
4 ай бұрын
It would be great if you could review the Crystal Quest water pitcher filter. They claim 4 stages of filtration and 2,000 gallons of quality water. They make claims that would be great to see put to the test.
@waterfilterguru
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the request! I'll get it on our list to look into
@Chris-is-awesome
Ай бұрын
Woah didn't know about this brand. Thanks for the comment. filters for the pitcher are at a good price. This new brand can finally dethrone brita and zero water.
@Acesahn
5 күн бұрын
The fishy smell part worries me... that makes me think there's a bacteria colony growing in the filter itself.
@waterfilterguru
5 күн бұрын
The fishy smell is due to the ion exchange resin in the filter reaching capacity and/ or breaking down
@pedronator22
4 ай бұрын
I love your videos, keep up the good work.
@waterfilterguru
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@juliuscaesar8801
2 ай бұрын
I’m suppose to do all that¿. Really¿ Zero water does me well then I throw out at bout .003-004 and replace with new..
@pedronator22
2 ай бұрын
@@juliuscaesar8801 I have the filter on the faucet for cooking anyway, so nothing extra. I had a Amway filter on, but it's old now. They are very good pressed carbon filters. I just posted my own video about zero filter
@user-zy8dg3he4r
3 ай бұрын
Great job ! That's a good Idea 😀❤️! I have this pitcher 2 years.. Very helpful ! Many greetings from Greece !
@waterfilterguru
3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@rehanbshah
Ай бұрын
What’s the best water filter?
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
It depends. There is no one-size-fits-all water filter. What contaminants are in your water you need to address?
@ordinarya4948
Ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru i like the fact that you actually reply to all comments, very few do that THANK YOU! i am currently using the ZERO water filter and i do feel the difference in my health, is there any thing similar with a cheaper filter and keeps the minerals.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
@@ordinarya4948 Happy to help! Have you considered reverse osmosis with remineralization?
@melissasmess2773
4 ай бұрын
Does the TDS level effect its ability to remove water born diseases? My filter has been working for a couple of years, my water is from a deep well and soft fortunately. Why don't they rate their filter for the ability of removing aluminum? Any filter work well for removing aluminum, it falls out of the sky daily. 😢 Thanks 🙏
@waterfilterguru
4 ай бұрын
No, microorganisms are suspended solids, not dissolved solids and therefore do not make up part of a TDS reading. When was the last time the well water was tested? Has it historically had microbiological contamination issues?
@melissasmess2773
4 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru Thanks for your answer, you confirmed what I was thinking that as a biological filter the filter works until it’s no longer flows. I haven’t had a water test done since 2003. Thank you!
@chefgav1
4 ай бұрын
If your on well water use the epic nano
@waterfilterguru
4 ай бұрын
@@melissasmess2773 I'd highly recommend getting an updated water test done. Water quality in groundwater can change, even within a relatively short timeframe. This will give you peace of mind that you have adequate treatment, or help you determine if you need to consider something else
@harrytoyshirt4146
2 ай бұрын
How about a hack to address Zero's tendency to ADD microplastics to the filtered water? I read about this from subscribing to Consumer Lab's research. I cancelled that when they gave a filter a 'PASS' when it left over 80% of Arsenic in the filtered water.
@waterfilterguru
2 ай бұрын
Reverse osmosis or distillation
@Ben17624
2 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru what about getting Epic Water to run it through after Zerowater?
@waterfilterguru
2 ай бұрын
@@Ben17624 The pre-filtering technique can work with any pitcher, I just suggested the cheaper ones
@Ben17624
2 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru oh. I was asking about filtering after ZeroWater to get rid of the microplastics referenced in the post this is a reply to
@matthewchavezm.b.s5503
4 ай бұрын
The only problem with using a zero water filter past the .006 is that the water is very acidic by then. Check the water with a pH meter when its getting close to the .006 and you will see.
@waterfilterguru
4 ай бұрын
Good callout
@chefgav1
4 ай бұрын
Other issue is pre filter with a brita barely lower any TDS at all.
@waterfilterguru
4 ай бұрын
@@chefgav1 Doesn't matter if Brita doesn't reduce TDS - that's not the point. The Brita filter will reduce some of the uncharged contaminants that do not contribute to a TDS reading, such as some organic chemicals, VOCs, pharmaceuticals and PFAs just to name a few. TDS is not the be all end all water quality parameter. In fact, a TDS reading alone cannot tell you if water is actually healthy or not. You might find this video informative kzitem.info/news/bejne/2n6syo2NkZuHrX4
@onebicycle3772
29 күн бұрын
Can you boil the water first and let it dry then pour it on brita and later to zerowater?
@aresmaximus1
4 күн бұрын
Use the whole kitchen to filter the ... poo ...lol by the time you finish, you'll change 15 lesser filters and two main ones, therefore losing the whole point all together.....
@waterfilterguru
4 күн бұрын
This comment is so confusing
@iwuz119
2 ай бұрын
You said Zero Water filter lasts only a couple weeks?!! They advertise them to last 6 months? Did you misspeak?
@waterfilterguru
2 ай бұрын
I did not. It's completely dependent on the quality of the water filtered. Higher concentrations of contaminants (including healthy minerals) = shorter ZeroWater filter life
@iwuz119
2 ай бұрын
@@waterfilterguru Actually, I just listened to video again. You DID say Zero Water filters only last a couple of weeks. ITS THE VERY FIRST SENTENCE in the video. Give it a listen. I’m only harping on this because I’ve been doing research on the best pitcher filter since I’m about to invest in one. So your response/correction (to my reply at least) is important to me. I mean if it only last TWO WEEKS, heck, no one could afford that. Especially since they claim a SIX MONTH filter life.
@waterfilterguru
2 ай бұрын
@@iwuz119 Just to clarify, responded "I did not" referring do your question if I misspoke 😉 Again, filter life depends on the quality of the water being filtered, see that chart at 0:39 In one water situation the filter may only last 2 weeks (indicating higher concentrations of contaminants), whereas in another it may last months (lower concentrations of contaminants)
@The.Man.WithAPlan
Ай бұрын
I just replace it once a month.
@waterfilterguru
Ай бұрын
Maybe if you use this trick you'll only have to replace it every 1.5 months, or every 2 😉 depending on what's in your water, of course
@juliuscaesar8801
2 ай бұрын
Water emanates an odor after passing 006. About the .008 mark.
@waterfilterguru
2 ай бұрын
That indicates the ion exchange resin in the filter has been exhausted and needs to be replaced. ZeroWater recommends replacing the filter once the TDS meter reads 006, so it sounds like it's right on point
@The_End_of_Sanity
26 күн бұрын
I find this entire issue a little TDS 😁
@waterfilterguru
26 күн бұрын
You should see the comments on this video kzitem.info/news/bejne/s359mpWcml99aX4
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